We have a set start date in Italy for the 'saldi'...although if you go in several days before the official date and ask for the discount they will often give it to you, but officially they start the second week of January and run through till the inventory has gone, which is usually the end of Feb.There are definitely bargains to be had, it's not like in the UK where the past 5 years stock is dragged out from some warehouse...and put in as sale. If you're willing to wait you can generally find what you want in the sales...and with the cold weather coming so late this year...all the more reason to buy those bargains...
